How is the mental health of the French population changing? - Results from Wave 37 of the CoviPrev survey

Key Findings from Wave 37 (September 11–18, 2023)

  • 79% of French people report having a positive outlook on life in general [Trend stable compared to the previous wave, comparable to the same period in 2022]

  • 16% of French people show signs of depression [Trend stable compared to the previous wave, comparable to the same period in 2022]

  • 23% of French people show signs of anxiety [Stable trend compared to the previous wave, down 3 points compared to the same period in 2022]

  • 71% of French people report sleep problems over the past 8 days [Stable trend compared to the previous wave, comparable to the same period in 2022]

  • 10% of French people have had suicidal thoughts over the past year [Trend stable compared to the previous wave, down 2 percentage points compared to the same period in 2022]

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